GHGenius

Carbon intensities of fuels supplied in B.C. must be calculated using an approved version of the GHGenius model unless the Director has accepted an alternative method for some or all of the components of the fuel's lifecycle. The GHGenius model can be used to develop lifecycle assessments (LCAs) for transportation fuels used in Canada that are consistent with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards:

• 14040: 2006 Environmental Management – Life cycle assessment – Principles and Framework
• 14044: 2006 Environmental Management – Life cycle assessment – Requirements and guidelines

See RLCF011: Approved Version of GHGenius and Global Warming Potentials.

From January 1, 2024 onward, carbon intensity applications must be prepared using GHGenius version 5.02b.

For detailed instructions on how to use GHGenius to prepare a carbon intensity application, please refer to:

• RCLF-010 Using GHGenius in BC
• GHGenius5.02 User guides (pending)

GHGenius5.02 Workshop

The Low Carbon Fuels Branch held an online GHGenius5.02 workshop series in November, 2023. The workshop was led by Don O’Connor from (S&T)² Consultants.

The content of the workshop was:

• An overview of GHGenius, data sources, and methodology
• Description of the changes between GHGenius4.03 and GHGenius5.02
• Demonstration of one or two fuel pathways
• Question & Answer (Q&A) session

The slide deck from the workshop is available from the GHGenius website here: BC LCFS GHGenius Workshops